{"id":13278,"date":"2018-08-24T10:07:45","date_gmt":"2018-08-24T10:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/?p=13278"},"modified":"2025-03-24T17:57:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T17:57:14","slug":"building-trust-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/building-trust-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways Managers Can Build Trust In The Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the major problems today\u2019s businesses face is the lack of trust. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edelman.com\/2016-edelman-trust-barometer\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Elderman 2016 Trust barometer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 35% of people don\u2019t trust the company they work for. The results <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ey.com\/gl\/en\/about-us\/our-people-and-culture\/ey-global-study-trust-in-the-workplace\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Global generations study by EY<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows are even more worrisome. They found that only 46% of employees have a great deal of trust in their employers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The factors that led to this are multiple, from unfair employee compensation and unequal opportunity for promotion to poor collaboration. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lack of trust in your organization may trigger numerous additional problems, such as creating gaps among your employees, the creation of a toxic workplace atmosphere, and the inability to retain talent. Given all these factors, it\u2019s obvious that your company\u2019s bottom line will suffer, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why you need to work on building trust among your employees on time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Watch: Building Trust With Your Team<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c6seXNV5SrQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"try_free_button\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"round_btn try-btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/courses\/building-trust-with-your-team\/\">View This course<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Make_your_Actions_Transparent\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Make your Actions Transparent<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the past few years, transparency has become quite a big deal. And, by setting clear goals and communicating them to your employees, you will not only build trust among them but also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/blog\/simple-ways-to-enhance-employee-productivity\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boost their productivity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By knowing where they stand compared to what you expect of them, they will know what to do to improve their performance. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from your monthly, quarterly or yearly performance reports, you should consider providing them with reviews on a weekly basis. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/richlyons\/2017\/07\/10\/feedback-you-need-to-lead-it\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistics show<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that these employees are happier and more engaged. They are able to keep track of their progress and take immediate action to improve their performance. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also integrate transparency into your hiring, compensation, and rewards processes. This is something many reputable organizations have already done. For example, Buffer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1l3bXAv8JE5RB9siMq36-Ogngks2MT6yQ5gt8YXhUyAg\/edit#gid=2089488141\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shared a spreadsheet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that shows the salaries of each of their employees by name. This is a great idea, as your employees want to know what their responsibilities are and what they need to do to earn a promotion or a bonus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch: Communication Skills for Managers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XDutOQrnnmw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"try_free_button\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"round_btn try-btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/courses\/communication-skills-for-managers\/\">View This Course<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Incentivize_your_Employees_Regularly\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Incentivize your Employees Regularly<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obsessed with keeping their cash flow positive, many businesses decide not to incentivize their employees. And, this is definitely not a good idea. Your employees expect you to recognize their efforts and reward them. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Namely, when asked what employers could do to boost their engagement, more than a half of employees <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/irevu.me\/blog\/what-tedx-has-to-say-on-employee-rewards-and-recognition\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">answered with \u201cgive recognition\u201d.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, these rewards don\u2019t have to be monetary. There are a plethora of amazing ideas you could explore.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy gift cards at the coffee shops, bookstores, or online retailers your employees love. Prepaid gift cards, such as MasterCard, Eftpos or <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/corporateprepaidgiftcards.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prepaid Visa gift cards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have also become popular in the corporate world, as they don\u2019t limit your employees to one brand or store. They can spend the money wherever and however they want. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer flexible working arrangements. This could be anything they choose- a day off, a chance to telecommute one day a week, casual Fridays, etc. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Praise them both publicly and in person. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throw a party and let them bring their friends or families.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your team out to lunch to celebrate major professional milestones.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Give_Career_Advancement_Opportunities\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Give Career Advancement Opportunities<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When hiring ambitious employees, you need to motivate them to constantly learn and improve their skills. Otherwise, they will leave you. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accessperks.com\/millennial-employee-engagement-loyalty-statistics-the-ultimate-collection\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the recent studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, career training and development is what inspires your employees to stay. Namely, 86% of Millennials claim that proper career training and development opportunities would keep them from leaving their current position. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For starters, make sure you create a detailed employee training plan. Make sure you ask your employees what kind of courses they would like to take and tailor them to their expectations. With the help of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/solutions\/employee-training-software\/\">employee training software<\/a>, you can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create engaging online courses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for both your in-house and remote workers, as well as track their progress in real time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, you should give your employees enough spare time to work on their personal enrichment and provide them with all the resources they need. As your employees keep perfecting their knowledge, they will be able to complete their tasks faster and more efficiently. And, in return, they will be rewarded adequately. Such initiatives are a clear indicator that you appreciate their effort and that you have big plans for them. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Show_that_You_Really_Care\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Show that You Really Care<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To assess their employees, managers take numerous metrics and statistics into consideration. And, sometimes, they get lost in them. But, this is something that should never happen. You don\u2019t have to be BFF with your employees, but you shouldn\u2019t treat them like numbers, either. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get to know the people you\u2019re working with. You need to be familiar with their worries, problems, hobbies, preferences, and expectations. Only this way will you be able to tailor the workplace atmosphere to their need and help them when the need arises. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you notice that one\u2019s performance drops, arrange an in-person meeting and see if you can help them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from praising them for their exceptional work, help them celebrate their personal milestones. If it\u2019s someone\u2019s birthday, buy a cake and throw an office party. This won\u2019t cost you a lot and yet, it will mean so much to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch: What Every New Manager Needs to Know<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gum3fmvF_bM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"try_free_button\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"round_btn try-btn1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofstraining.com\/courses\/what-every-new-manager-needs-to-know\/\">View This course<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Admit_Mistakes_and_Ask_for_Help\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Admit Mistakes and Ask for Help<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good manager constantly goes the extra mile in overcoming a gap between them and their employees. They encourage honesty, collaboration, and transparency by leading by example. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For starters, admit your mistakes and take responsibility for your actions. Your honesty will inspire your employees to be more open with you and their co-workers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also ask your employees for help when the need arises. Encourage them to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/adam-vaccaro\/why-letting-employees-express-themselves-is-good-for-business.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feel free to express their complaints<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and let them know that their opinions are valued. Most importantly, be open to criticism and handle it professionally. Remember, you can always turn your employees\u2019 negative feedback to your advantage to tailor your business to their needs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over to You<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building the pillars of trust among your employees has never been simple, but it definitely pays off. It will help you boost their morale, establish a positive corporate culture, and ensure that all your teams are directed towards setting the goals you\u2019ve set. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you build trust among your employees?<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the major problems today\u2019s businesses face is the lack of trust. According to the Elderman 2016 Trust barometer, 35% of people don\u2019t trust the company they work for. The results the Global generations study by EY shows are even more worrisome. 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